​Before you randomly choose a class based on locality, timetable, price or a friends opinion, read the articles below to help you make an informed choice. ​If a local class is not possible, then look at online or other resources.​Below are some suggestions of how you might start learning in different ways including - tapping your toes and wiggling your hips. Check out the track In a Hurry below.

I'D LIKE TO TRY TAI CHI

LET ME SHOW YOU​WHERE TO START YOUR TAI CHI

READ THESE

A good starting point is to ask yourself what you want from a class or a teacher. Start with these articles below and then go out an find a local class. Or, if you want to try an online session, take a look at the selection of courses below.

WATCH THEN DO

Sometimes you need more than words to make your Tai Chi live. Find below a Tai Chi documentary and links to the 3 online courses that will introduce you to the exercises, the Form and the philosophy of Tai Chi.

LISTEN & DANCE

The mOnk teamed up with Pearl Viper last year to create the first toe-tapping, hip-wiggling Taoist tunes for the 21st Century: 3 Incredible EP's on Spotify and iTunes. Find out more here.

Contrary to popular belief, the teapotmOnk (paul read) is neither a mOnk nor a teapOt. He is, however, a writer on Tai Chi, speaker, course-creator & teacher with more than 25 years of experience. He can be found wandering between Andalucia (Spain) & Devon (Uk). More here.​Contact him here or keep in touch, subscribe for some great Tai Chi stuff delivered to your inbox. ​